Theater playbill for John E. Owens in "The Poor Gentleman" and "The Yankee Teamster" at the Washington Theater, November 25, 1861
Contributors: Denin, Susan, 1835-1875, actor; Colman, George, 1762-1836; Jones, J. S. (Joseph Stevens), 1811-1877; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Washington Theater (Organization : Washington, D.C.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: H. Polkinhorn's Steam Job Press, D st., near 7th
Published: 1861
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Other titles: Poor gentleman; Yankee teamster; Mr. John E. Owens the celebrated American comedian is engaged for six nights only, re-appearance of Miss Susan Denin
Description: Theater! Corner of C and 11th streets, near Pennsylvania avenue. Lessee and manager: Mr. Humphrey Bland, Acting manager: Mr. Blennerhassett, Stage manager: Mr. H. Russell, Musical director: Mr. Sandy Jamieson ... Mr. John E. Owens the celebrated American comedian is engaged for six nights only, re-appearance of Miss Susan Denin. Monday, Nov. 25, 1861 will be presented Colman's comedy of "The Poor Gentleman" ... Overture: Orchestra. To conclude with the drama of "The Yankee Teamster" ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Poor gentleman: Doctor Ollapod: Mr. J.E. Owens, Sir Robert Bramble: Mr. H. Bland, Lieutenant Worthington: Mr. H. Russell, Sir Charles Cropland: Mr. J.G. Boyd, Frederick Bramble: Mr. E.H. Brink, Corporal Foss: Mr. J.S. Edwards, Humphrey Dobbins: Mr. France, Stephen Harrowly: Mr. J.B. Baker, Emily Worthington: Miss Susan Denin, Lucretia McTab: Mrs. H. Muzzy.

Cast: Yankee teamster: Solon Shingle: Mr. J.E. Owens, Hugh Winslow: Mr. France, John Ellster: Mr. J.S.Edwards, Charles Otis: Mr. J.G. Boyd, Judge: Mr. Walton, Trimmer: Mr. H. Russell, Thompson: Mr. Gray, Timid: Mr. Baker, Clerk: Mr. Wilters, Mrs. Otis: Miss A. Hodges, Grace Otis: Miss K. Hodges.

In: American theater programs of the late 19th and 20th centuries (Library of Congress).